[vintagerookies51]

As a 19 year old college student, I can relate.

1. I have "flipped" cards several times if I think I got a really good deal on it to begin with, and didn't absolutely need the card. For the most part, I've sold cards about a year or so after getting them to fund for other cards I want. I've noticed that cards are a decent investment, especially pre-war HOFers, so if you sell a card a year after buying it you'll make some profit.

2. Other than that, I just try to work as much as I can, and save money when I can. Did make a small investment in silver but that's about it.

3. Some are easier to tell than others. For certain cards, like my Jackie Robinson collection, I prefer to buy graded. But with all the knowledgeable T206 collectors on the board, I've become pretty good at distinguishing counterfeits from authentic cards, and prefer to buy those raw. You'll learn a lot from the people on the board.

4. I have a somewhat small want list, but occasionally I'll buy stuff I want. For example, I'm mainly focusing on Jackie rookies, but I recently bought a 1933 Ruth because it's one of my favorite cards in the hobby. I just keep in mind that if a Jackie rookie within my price range comes, I can always sell the Ruth to fund for the cards I "need".